COVERS: Fanatics Helps Drive Record D.C. Sports Betting Handle in October

In its first full month operating in Washington D.C., Fanatics Sportsbook helped push online sports betting handle to new heights, according to new unaudited data from the D.C. Lottery.

The district reported a record-breaking $65.8 million betting handle for October, up 13.5% from the previous record of $58 million set just the month prior. 

While revenue fell short of September’s record $8.1 million, online sportsbooks still generated a strong $6.6 million, their second-highest total to date…